Colourful traditional Andean watanas, or ties, were used to show love to family members. They were tied into a daughter’s hair, draped onto brides and grooms outfits, etc… Each bead is added with a prayer and is connected to the stars. These ties are woven by the Q’ero of Peru.

Peruvian Shaman Q'ero Inti Watana Beaded Pini.

Each pini bead is an inti (sun) prayer.

Hand made from sheep's wool using local natural dyes.

Uses: Mesa / Mestana tie, tieing together the inner and outer worlds that represents within an medcine wheel altar. A symbol, offering/gift of the earth, (pachamama) and inti the sun connecting the paths between the worlds. Medicine or Despacho Tie. Necklace, wrist charm. Cut to lenght as required.

Approx size: 1.4m - 1.5m x 8mm

Beaded Pini Red Tie 1.5m (No 04). Peruvian hand woven tie that can be used for a variety of things including tying your mesa and medicine bundles.

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